UPDATE (WKOW) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says that I-94 westbound lanes have reopened between Johnson Creek and Lake Mills.
The lanes have been closed since around 4 a.m. Wednesday due to a fatal crash. Police said three people died in the multi-vehicle crash. The victim’s names are being withheld at this time while officials notify family.
UPDATE (WKOW) – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said multiple people died in a crash on I-94 near Johnson Creek early Wednesday morning.
Authorities said the first crash happened at about 3:56 a.m. when a vehicle pulling a cargo trailer lost control in the westbound lanes, crashing into a guardrail.
A second vehicle came upon the crash and hit the cargo trailer. Then, a semi-truck hit the cargo trailer and the guardrail.
Sheriff’s officials said because there are multiple fatalities, I-94 westbound is closed from Johnson Creek to Lake Mills. It will not be reopened until around 11 a.m. Wednesday.